Fire Opal Silver Pendant — Prehispanic Design Taxco .950

The energy of fire opal in a pendant that speaks to ancestral roots.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark (pure silver)
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Natural fire opal, lime green
• Design: Prehispanic motif with carved texture
• Length: 4.7 cm (chain not included)
• Weight: 8.6 g
• Sold as pendant only; chain sold separately
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A pendant that captures the mystery of fire opal — that stone that seems to hold green fire beneath silver. At 4.7 centimeters long, it commands presence without demanding attention. The stone inlay is entirely by hand: each piece was seated individually in the silver bezel, work that only happens with patience and craft. The prehispanic motif surrounding the opal is no accident — Taxco, heir to prehispanic silversmithing tradition, continues honoring those symbols in every piece. Unisex in spirit: it works equally well on anyone seeking spiritual connection or visual talisman.

.950 silver is the purest in jewelry — only 50 thousandths shy of absolute silver standard. The hallmark stamped into the metal is your promise of authenticity. This fire opal, with its singular lime-green tone, is not common — each one varies, because nature doesn't manufacture in series.

Taxco had been setting stones by hand for 500 years before the jewelry industry imagined machinery. The story of Arte Taxco is keeping that craft alive while the world accelerates. In every pendant, that choice: to make slowly what matters.

Key benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling silver with hallmark — maximum jewelry purity
• ✦ Natural fire opal, lime green, unique in each piece
• ✦ Hand-set stone, visible artisanal work
• ✦ Prehispanic design connecting to silversmithing heritage
• ✦ Lifetime buyback: your silver always has value up to 35%

Ideal for

• 💍 Those drawn to the spiritual and natural stones
• 🎁 Gifts with ancestral meaning
• 👤 Unisex — finds its own wearer

Measurements and shipping

Pendant length: 4.7 cm. Sold as pendant only; chain not included. You can use any chain you own or select a sterling .925 silver chain from our shop (available in various lengths and gauges). Shipping 2-3 business days. Custom sizing available upon request: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in e-wallet, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, the pendant is sold without a chain. The price is for the opal and the setting only. You can add any silver chain of your choice.

Q: How large does the pendant look when worn?
A: It measures 4.7 cm long, slightly larger than a U.S. nickel. It's visible without being aggressive — perfect for those who want presence without excess.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Opal is more delicate than turquoise or onyx. Avoid direct impact, sudden temperature changes, and intense direct sunlight. With normal care, it lasts for years.

Do you have old silver?

Old, inherited, or broken silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Fire opal pendant in .950 silver — each opal is unique, each setting is handmade.